University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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The classes you take and the grades you receive in them matter. We typically look for students who have taken more challenging classes (which can vary from school to school, we take that into account also) and have done well in them. For First-Time Freshmen, we also look at standardized test scores, if you choose to submit them (UMES has a test optional policy).

First-Time Freshmen, a desired grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and Transfer Students, a grade point average of 2.0 is desired. There are special admission programs and pathways to assist students that fall below the desired GPA.

UMES also considers the following factors when making admissions decisions:

STEP 1: Please select one of the follow application platforms that best meets your needs:

STEP 2: Send your required and supporting documents to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment.STEP 3: Monitor the email address you provided on your application.

PLEASE REMEMBER> Monitor the email address you provided on your application. This is where you will receive information and updates regarding your application.> Only submit one application total. Submitting duplicate applications via different platforms may delay the decision process.

The Office of Admissions & Recruitment Undergraduate Certificate program application process overview: